Menorca, Spain’s easternmost island, exudes peace, tranquility and traditional Mediterranean lifestyle like few other places. Recipient of the European Region of Gastronomy Award in 2022, its cuisine draws from both land and sea, driven by quality, simplicity, flavor and respect. Torralbenc, a pioneer winery and culinary project located on the island’s spectacular southeast coast, has secured its place as the reference for modern Menorcan gastronomy, led by rising star chef Luis Loza. After learning the story of Menorcan wines, S.A.L.T. guests are invited to a multi-course seasonal lunch crafted by Chef Loza. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Port Mahon, Menorca, Torralbenc, Chef Luis Loza, Sion Bosch, Vineyards & Cellar Visit, lunch tasting and aperitif. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Port Mahon, Spain

Edible clouds pass gently overhead; forests of edible mushrooms glow atop wet moss; a springtime soup called “Dali’s Dream.” For chef and food designer Xavi Morón, it’s the shapes, textures and objects of everyday life that forge our most unexpected and lasting culinary memories. With such creativity in mind, Xavi has crafted a 7-course tour de force exclusively for S.A.L.T. Barcelona: each course reflecting a historical period, a cuisine, an aesthetic, a universe; tracing an arc of 2,000 years of the city’s history. With equal parts charisma, creativity and craft, Xavi embodies the relentless avant-garde spirit of his native Barcelona. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Barcelona, La Boqueria food market, the Kitchen, 7-Course Lunch. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Barcelona, Spain

Cava Guilera, run by father-daughter duo Pere and Marta Guilera, is a fourth-generation cava producer in El Penedès, the cradle of Spanish cava. Producers of long-aged Gran Reserva cava, theirs was voted among the Best Cavas in Spain in 2017. This is the story of a family, of a culture, and of a celebration of life spent among the vineyards. Following a heartfelt tour of the family vineyard and cellars, S.A.L.T. guests are invited under fig and pomegranate trees to enjoy a show cooking of paella made in the traditional country style, accompanied by local cheeses and charcuteries, desserts and, of course, cava. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Barcelona, Panoramic Drive, Cava Guilera. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Barcelona, Spain

Explore the 500-year legacy of a Croatian winemaking family during this special, half-day S.A.L.T. Program experience with lunch and a wine tasting at the family-owned and operated Bibich Winery. Your hacienda-style winery visit features a guided winery tour and tasting, along with an atmospheric and secluded four-course meal served in a unique setting—the cellar or courtyard (weather permitting). A scenic stroll along the beautiful seafront promenade in Skradin, and a stop for a local aperitif, is included. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Zadar, Croatia

Indulge your senses with the exquisite scenery and flavors of Dalmatia during this gastronomic, S.A.L.T. Program journey to Split and its surroundings. Your special, half-day excursion offers a unique opportunity to savor traditional Dalmatian wine, cuisine and specialties, and, of course, interact with the warm, welcoming locals. This S.A.L.T. Program includes a wine tasting at an organic winery, and, the highlight of your Dalmatian experience, a delightful lunch served al fresco at a traditional, family-run restaurant in a hilltop village in the Primošten hinterland. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Split, Croatia

Discover the wonderful flavors and culinary culture of Corfu during this interactive S.A.L.T. experience. This immersive full-day journey explores the local ingredients, traditional Corfiot cooking methods, and culinary culture that is the very essence of Corfiot cuisine. Included are tours and tastings at an aviary, coffee house and award-winning olive grove, an engaging and interactive cooking class, and lunch consisting of the dishes you have helped to prepare. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Corfu, Greece

Discover the wonderful flavors and culinary culture of Corfu during this interactive S.A.L.T. experience. This immersive full-day journey explores the local ingredients, traditional Corfiot cooking methods, and culinary culture that is the very essence of Corfiot cuisine. Included are tours and tastings at an aviary, coffee house and award-winning olive grove, an engaging and interactive cooking class, and lunch consisting of the dishes you have helped to prepare. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Corfu, Greece

Explore the winemaking traditions and flavors of Sicily during this unforgettable S.A.L.T. experience led by distinguished journalist, wine judge and professional winemaker Benjamin Spencer. Your immersive, full-day journey takes place in the foreground of majestic Mt. Etna, and features winery and cellar tours, a Sicilian lunch, and tastings of vintage wines at the Benanti Winery. This sensory experience is further enhanced by the wineries and verdant, wooded splendor of the sunny eastern slopes of Mt. Etna. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Giardini Naxos

Explore the winemaking traditions and flavors of Sicily during this unforgettable S.A.L.T. experience led by distinguished journalist, wine judge and professional winemaker Benjamin Spencer. Your immersive, full-day journey takes place in the foreground of majestic Mt. Etna, and features winery and cellar tours, a Sicilian lunch, and tastings of vintage wines at the Benanti Winery. This sensory experience is further enhanced by the wineries and verdant, wooded splendor of the sunny eastern slopes of Mt. Etna. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Catania

What better pairing than excellent wine and a fire-cooked delicious Italian meal right in front of you? Head to the gorgeous hills outside Lucca and enjoy a special day at Fattoria Sardi in the company of Damiano Donati, one of Italy’s most talented young chefs, who will prepare an unforgettable meal just for you, paired with wines from the farm’s own biodynamic vineyards. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Livorno

Michelin legend Peppe Guida welcome guests in Montechiaro, overlooking the Gulf of Sorrento. Join him for a demonstration of his cuisine and an exclusive lunch al fresco. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Sorrento

Step into the world of Italy’s most famous pizzaiolo, Franco Pepe: meet the artisans who supply his special mozzarella cheese and the farmers who grow his unique tomatoes, an heirloom variety with off-the-charts antioxidants. Then join the pizza master for an intimate tasting at his flagship restaurant, Pepe in Grani, in the picturesque town of Caiazzo. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Naples

Take a walk on the wild side and join this unique foraging experience in Puglia, a true adventure in one of Italy’s most fascinating ecosystems, the Murge plateau, learning about rare and tasty edible plants and their beneficial properties. As you trek on the plateau, you will be accompanied by two charismatic young chefs and their foraging mentor, local legend “Ciccillo”, and together you will also transform the day’s bounty into a most unforgettable (and delicious) lunch in the countryside. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Bari

Live Portofino like an insider: go beyond the touristy “piazzetta” and immerse yourself in the natural reserve of the famous Monte di Portofino. This is an exclusive enclave, accessible only via special vehicles along a private road through the woods. Let them take you all the way to the top, where you will enjoy the best views of the sea and an unforgettable tasting and cooking experience (with wood-fired, oven-baked focaccia!) among the olive groves, vineyards and beehives of eco-farm La Portofinese. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Portofino

Wheat, grapes, sugar. Romans, Greeks, Arabs. The many layers that make up Sicily’s history and gastronomic tradition inspire this tasty tour that will take you from an iconic artisanal candy shop in the famous market of Ballarò to one of Tasca d’Almerita’s most beautiful estates, in the countryside just outside of the city, where you will feast your eyes and taste buds thanks to great wines, extraordinary pasta (made by a local family with Sicilian durum wheat) and the best cannoli, freshly made for the occasion. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Palermo

Embrace the exquisite flavors of Spain’s lovely Empordà region during this gastronomic, full-day S.A.L.T. Program excursion to Mas Marcè, and a gourmet lunch prepared with Mas Marcè products. The Empordà region has become a major attraction for haute cuisine, headed by famous chef Ferran Adrià. Also, many wineries with Empordà DO (Designation of Origin) wines and initiatives of professionals from the world of gourmet cuisine promote the Empordà region as a first-class gastronomic destination. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Palamós, Spain

Located in the geographic heart of Andalucía, between Granada and Sevilla, Córdoba and Málaga, sits Antequera. This ancient, whitewashed village of spectacular natural beauty is the birthplace of Charo Carmona, recipient of Spain’s prestigious Award for the Showcasing of Gastronomic Values and Premio de Excelencia. Her restaurant Arte de Cozina, (The Art of Cooking) is a living testament to a bygone era. It is here, in a meticulously restored 17th-century patio and alongside her two sons, that Charo warmly invites her guests on a culinary journey to a forgotten time. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Málaga, Spain

Sanlúcar de Barrameda is a sleepy coastal village in the extreme southwest corner of Spain with an outsized culinary and cultural heritage. Its seafood is prized throughout Spain, earning the village the official title of Gastronomic Capital of Spain in 2022. This experience celebrates these four elements, inviting S.A.L.T. guests on rare barrel tastings and a multi-course gourmet lunch in the spectacular 18th-century Bodega Hidalgo. Points of interest seen on this excursion include: Sanlúcar de Barrameda, Hidalgo vineyard, Bodegas Hidalgo. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Cadiz, Spain

Our focus during this SALT experience will be on Aegean cuisine, which was influenced by the many different civilizations who passed through the region. You will view the olive harvesting process and witness the magic of olives turning into oil. Visit an olive museum that displays the traditional ways of oil production in Anatolia for centuries. Top off the day with a lunch at Degirmen Farm and a chance to meet the people behind some of Turkey’s other local products. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Kusadasi, Turkey

Turkish cuisine is often regarded as one of the greatest in the world and the focus during this tour will be on Northern Aegean cuisine. Visit Ayvalik town and the Island of Cunda, one of the nicest small islands on the Aegean Coast connected to the mainland by a small bridge. Admire beautiful stone houses and taste local Aegean specialties while meeting your hosts, Ms. Nihal Sayin and Ms. Ezgi Güven, mother and daughter who live on the island and who are the chefs and owners of one of the best local Aegean cuisine restaurants. S.A.L.T. Experience available in Dikili, Turkey